Just a pleasure to read, predictable, yet a book that you just want to continue to read. A gentle story, entwined with many threads but leading to one ending. I just loved this book, it brings back memories of a quieter, more honourable time when life was to be savoured and enjoyed.
Take some time out and enjoy this book - simple but satisfying.

I enjoyed Mr Finchley Discovers His England. This, the second book of the series, didn’t have quite the same appeal for me.

Mr Finchley Goes To Paris is amiable and pleasant enough, as Our Hero is despatched to Paris on business and then finds his stay unexpectedly prolonged, allowing mild, improbable adventures. Canning’s eye for interesting characters and delight in detail is still there, but of course it lacks that deep love for England and its vagaries which made the first book so enjoyable. Here, I found a slight air of “Oh, those funny foreigners and their amusing ways” at times, which I wasn’t keen on, and although Mr Finchley remains an engaging character, and I wasn’t nearly so taken with this instalment.

This is a perfectly decent read but I can only give it a qualified recommendation.

(My thanks to Farrago for an ARC via NetGalley.)

The second of the three Mr. Finchley books is anther gentle delight. This time our hero goes to Paris on a business trip for what is supposed to be just for a weekend. Of course he meets plenty of eccentric characters, including a delightful English orphan being raised in France by his guardian. Of course his business gets delayed, setting up the opportunities for more adventures and mishaps. And, of course, his return to England is delayed further by another, unexpected, adventure.

He does return to England where there are more gentle mishaps, adventures, and eccentrics. But it all comes round right in the end.

I love these books, Mr. Finchley is such a delightful character with his openness and penchant for finding the unexpected. I love the way Canning writes. His style is beautiful and at times lyric. He has such sympathy and regard for his characters.

I wish there were more books like this out there.

Another sweet story about Mr. Finchley and how is ordinary life becomes extraordinary.

This time we see Mr. Finchley visiting Paris for work. At first I was braced for all kinds of mishaps like he encountered in the last book. I even saw trouble brewing where there wasn't any. That is why I am giving this book 4 stars. Once I realized that the mishaps weren't Mr. Finchley being taken advantage of, I really enjoyed the story.

The same holds true for this book - a relaxing, wholesome story that is a delight to read.

I was happy to meet again Mr Finchley and read about his adventure.
It's a gentle, funny and humorous book that made me laugh.
It aged well and I love how it represents the historical period.
I look forward to reading other books by this author.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

I received this from Netgalley.com for a review.

Second in the series, Mr Finchley is about to propose marriage to a lady he had rescued from mishap, when he is sent to Paris by his firm. There he manages to upset a boat, adopt a stray orphan and get himself kidnapped.

Nice continuation of the story.

3☆

Mr. Finchley Goes to Paris, by Victor Canning, was originally published in 1938. It is the second book in a trilogy but reads well as a stand alone novel. Mr. Finchley, of the title is a mild mannered, middle aged, bachelor, solicitor's clerk. In this novel he is sent to Paris on business and has a series of adventures leading to him befriending, and eventually adopting, a boy.

This reviewer enjoyed the author's descriptions of both the middle class British life style and the scenic delights of Paris. A light and lovely read, it is easy to understand why this was part of such a popular series during the Depression years

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a free ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

A very silly story, but a fun light read with British humour/humor set in the 1930s. Recommended for those seeking levity and able to suspend disbelief.

I really appreciate the copy for review!!

Once more a delightful journey into the pleasant and humane with Mr. Finchley. Those familiar with the series in book or on the radio will love this beautiful French slice but I, who don't know the series too well, found it worked well on its own without prior knowledge. Loved it and wanted more.

A continuation of the series of three, of Mr. Finchley and his adventures. This one has him going across to France, and the escapades he encounters there. Interesting and fun to read, although at times a little far-fetched. If you are looking for a pleasant escape from today, pick up this fun series from the 1930s. Back when it was a gentler simpler time. Would recommend.

I volunteered to review this book and give my honest opinion in exchange for a copy of the book. Mr Finchley proposes to a widow that he met while working for his firm. Before she can answer, his boss sends him to Paris. While there, he suffers a series of mishaps. This series was originally written in the 1930s. It's not usually something I would read, however it's a funny story that offers a flashback of what england looked like in the past.

Good old Mr. Finchley, I can't help liking him and his funny ways. Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher.

In Which Mr Finchley Ventures Further Afield....
The second book in this classic trilogy from Victor Canning. Following on from our gentle and unassuming protagonist, Mr Finchley, taking his first holiday ('Mr Finchley Discovers His England') we are treated to his further adventures when his firm send him to Paris. Whilst there, Mr Finchley, once again, embarkes upon a series of escapades - again, each more amusing and bizarre than the last. Written in the 1930's, beautifully so, this book is a joy and the reader is treated to a slower pace of life - both charming and delightful. A sheer pleasure to escape to this world and, in particular, the world of Mr Finchley himself. Highly recommended.

(Review to be published on Amazon)